Taj Mahal - An Eternal Love Story(2005)
Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language historical drama film directed by Akbar Khan. The lead cast includes Kabir Bedi, Sonya Jehan, Zulfi Sayed, and Manisha Koirala. The film chronicles the romance between Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal, set against the backdrop of 17th-century India. It depicts their courtship, marriage, and the political struggles of the Mughal court. The narrative culminates in Mumtaz's death during childbirth and Shah Jahan's construction of the Taj Mahal as her tomb. The film is noted for its grand sets, period costumes, and emotional storytelling. It received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its visual scale. The movie was released on 18 November 2005 and has a runtime of 164 minutes.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Prince Khurram falls in love with the beautiful Arjumand Banu Begum. He fights his family and political enemies to marry her. Their love is tested by war, jealousy, and tragedy. When she dies, he builds the Taj Mahal to honor her memory.
“A love that built a monument for eternity”
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Trivia
- The film's budget was around 40 crore rupees, making it one of the most expensive Indian films of its time.
- Director Akbar Khan spent nearly 15 years researching and developing the project before filming began.
- It was the first major Hindi film to cast Pakistani actor Arbaaz Khan in a leading role as Shah Jahan.
- The movie faced legal issues over its title, as another producer claimed prior rights to 'Taj Mahal'.
- Despite its grand scale, the film was a major commercial failure at the box office.
- Many scenes were shot at actual historical locations like the Agra Fort to add authenticity.
- The soundtrack by Naushad was his last major film composition before his passing.